Individual and community factors contributing to anemia among women in rural Baja California, Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anemia is a public health concern among women in rural Baja California, Mexico. The purpose of this study was to identify the individual and community factors contributing to the disproportionately high prevalence of anemia among women in this region.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of 118 women (15-49 years) was performed in a rural colonia (small settlement) in Baja California, Mexico in 2012. Participants completed a survey comprised of demographic, socioeconomic, health, and dietary questions and provided a capillary blood sample. A portable HemoCue was used to measure hemoglobin and diagnose anemia. Anemic participants provided a venous blood sample for laboratory testing to elucidate the etiology of anemia. Anemic participants received vitamin supplements

SUBMITTER: Moor MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5703514 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature